Andrew James Staff Writer “And I was literally sitting there and thinking about killing myself.” Those are the words Ronda Rousey delivered through tears to Ellen DeGeneres, a nationally televised moment that made its way through social media channels over the next few weeks to mixed reactions. It should have been a chance for sports fans to sympathize, to understand that the same … Continue reading Athletes and Depression: Ronda Rousey
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer If you were in the mood to see fantastic performances by your UNCG Spartans this past weekend, then the baseball team certainly provided some thrills. Entering this weekend series, the Spartans were coming off taking two out of three in an opening season series against High Point and a Tuesday victory over Elon University. In their three victories to … Continue reading Spartan Baseball Sweeps through Binghamton
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor February may be the shortest month of the year, but it still holds a wealth of new knowledge and information for the eye to see and the mind to process. Here are five things I learned this month from the world of sports: 5. I probably spoke too soon on Women’s Basketball Well, I never said I was Nostradamus. … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned in February
Michael Fields Staff Writer The UNC-Greensboro women’s basketball team has been up and down this entire basketball season. Non-conference play looked pretty well for the Spartans with some huge victories against schools such as High Point, Longwood, NC Central and New Orleans. Conference play has been a different story for the Spartans though, struggling in the extremely talented Southern Conference. The team has … Continue reading Wendy Palmer
Will McGarty Staff Writer This past weekend, our UNCG Spartan Softball team took the field for the first time at home while hosting the UNCG Invitational Tournament. The team faced opponents Youngstown State Penguins, Iona Gaels, and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a series of games that lasted Friday through Sunday. The Spartans first game was Friday night against Iona University from … Continue reading UNCG Softball Invitational
Will J McGarty Staff Writer In the world today, the pressure to win is higher than ever. Competition drives people to be the best in their respected fields, but many blur the lines of what is acceptable on the road to achieving that elusive title. It seems that, regardless of sport, the use of performance enhancing drugs to get ahead are increasing at … Continue reading Try to catch me biking dirty
Andrew James Staff Writer The all-star break has come and passed. The standings are starting to shape up into a real playoff picture, and the teams left behind have to feel a sense of urgency to get in from here. It is time for the mid-season awards — how the awards would be distributed if the season ended today. SIXTH MAN OF THE … Continue reading Midseason NBA Awards
Michael Fields Staff Writer It is time for baseball again. The UNCG baseball team started their season last week with a stretch of games against cross town rival, High Point University. One thing is sure for the Spartans: They wanted to start out the season hot and picked up a victory in their first season series against the Panthers. The first game was … Continue reading Baseball Takes Opening Series
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer Anyone in the Student Recreation Center this past weekend may have noticed a sumo-wrestling contest happening on the basketball courts. The event ran from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those running the event made sure that everyone who showed up got a turn in the sumo suits. This was an event put on by the Campus Activities Board, … Continue reading Spartan Sumo Slam
The Sports Staff In honor of the upcoming Oscars, here is our favorite sports movies, from the sports section of The Carolinian. With a long genre to pick from, do not be angry if your favorite did not crack our top spot. It was not easy having to pick from some all time classics. _____________________ Daniel Johnson: The Sandlot As much as I want to … Continue reading Our Favorite Sports Movie
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